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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 23, 2006
Filed:
Nov. 30, 2001
Kazuyoshi Oshima, Naruto-machi, JP;
Katsuya Imai, Tako-machi, JP;
Kazuyoshi Oshima, Naruto-machi, JP;
Katsuya Imai, Tako-machi, JP;
Sugatsune Kogyo Co., Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An abutment memberof a first hinge member Ais pressed against a cam memberof a second hinge member Aby a coiled springBy this, an interval between an enlarged diameter portionof an insertion memberof the first hinge member Aand a connecting plate portionof the second hinge member Ais restricted to a predetermined interval. In other words, an interval between the end facesof the enlarged diameter portionand the connecting plate portionis restricted to a predetermined interval. A friction membercomposed of an elastic material such as a rubber is disposed between the end faces. The thickness of the friction memberin the opposing direction of the end facesis larger than the interval between the end faces